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V986 MAU

2000 Yamaha XV1600

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,190 mi
Last recorded26,190 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV160020,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV986 MAU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2025 26,190 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 25,664 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 23,342 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 21,508 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 20,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Single beam headlight fitted (American import)

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 19,312 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2017 18,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV1600?

Based on 8,331 MOT tests across 643 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
737
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
643
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 42
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
reflector on motorcycle missing 26
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V986 MAU is a 2000 Yamaha XV1600 in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XV1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 20,277 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XV1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V986 MAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha XV1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V986 MAU registered?

V986 MAU is a 2000 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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